Senate President Karen Spilka has appointed me to serve in a new role: President Pro Tempore of the senate. My role is to help her move the senate’s agenda forward.
Legislative News
commonwealth conversations, outlook, senate press releases, updates and analysis
Job Opening: District Director
Senator William N. Brownsberger is seeking applicants for the position of District Director.
Senate Extends Unemployment Insurance for Locked-out Nat’l Grid Workers
The bill would extend unemployment benefits for locked out National Grid workers for up to 26 additional weeks, or until workers are no longer locked out, whichever comes first.
Tests of Character
When the going gets tough, you see what people are made of. I liked a lot of what I saw this year in the legislature and I got closer to my colleagues as we shared difficult choices.
The End of Session Crunch
It has already been a significant legislative session, but the next few weeks have the potential to make it a block buster.
Senator Rosenberg has resigned.
As members of the Senate, we want to say to victims, staff, and all whose lives were affected: We are sorry for what you have been through. You deserved better. We must do better.